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Beloved Massachusetts Chinese restaurant closes after 37 years of family celebrations

Massachusetts has lost another beloved longtime restaurant with the closing of Mandarin Cuisine in Needham. The Chinese and Chinese-American fixture served its final meals on October 31, 2026, ending a…

Needham, MA · 22h

The Metrowest Daily News

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Zippity Do Dog is for sale again as owners cite health issues

Just six months after taking ownership of the popular Framingham hot dog stand Zippity Do Dog , owners Alan and Paponake MacIntosh are looking for a new buyer, citing health reasons. The MacIntoshes took over the beloved hot dog stand parked at 160 Speen St. in May and have since revamped the menu with new ingredients and items while continuing the nearly 20 year old business. They purchased the stand from former owner Roland Houle, who stepped away from the business after seven years to pursue a new career opportunity. In a social media post on Nov. 4, the MacIntoshes announced that they made the decision to sell Zippity Do Dog and find a new owner to continue the business. "Due to recent health complications, we have been forced to make the incredibly difficult decision to sell Zippity Do Dog," the post read. "It is a special part of the community with a wonderful history and loyal customers who have made every day worthwhile." The MacIntoshes own Doragon Eatery in Ashland, which they are also looking to sell. Alan MacIntosh told the Daily News that they have not identified a potential buyer for the restaurant and said it could be

Framingham, MA · 2d

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The Coziest Diner In Massachusetts Serves A Legendary Breakfast That Will Absolutely Rock Your World

Nobody warns you about Old Town Cafe in Abington, Massachusetts, and that’s a problem, because the first time you sit down with a plate of their eggs and home fries, you’re going to feel genuinely betrayed by everyone who knew about this place and didn’t say anything sooner.

Massachusetts · 3d
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This Classic Massachusetts Diner Makes One Winter Dish So Good It Is Worth A Road Trip

Hot roasted turkey gets piled on Texas toast, then buried under stuffing and gravy. Mashed potatoes and cranberry sauce ride along on the side. That is basically Thanksgiving, folded into one plate and served any day of the week. The dish carries a family name, too. It’s called Grandma Elsie’s...

Middleborough, MA · 1d
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This Massive Massachusetts Grocery Store Is Worth A Road Trip For Its Huge Holiday Selection

A model train runs along the back wall of this grocery store, right above the dairy case. I can’t think of a better way to make buying milk feel like a small adventure. The store opens at 6 AM and stays open until midnight, seven days a week. That gives you a lot of hours to plan a holiday feast.

Massachusetts · 2d

We Are Berkshires

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Celebrity Chef Gives High Marks To "Retro" Diner In Massachusetts

Recently, they came up with a list of the very best "Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives" in every state across the country.

Massachusetts · 4d

In Touch Weekly

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Wahlburgers Closes Last Standalone Restaurant in Boston After Worldwide Closures

Wahlburgers is saying goodbye to Boston — for now. The burger chain, owned by Mark Wahlberg and his brothers, Donnie Wahlberg and Paul Wahlberg, has closed nearly 80 locations since 2025, USA Today reported, with its final standalone store closing in the company’s home state: Massachusetts. The burger chain took to Instagram on October 30, […]

Boston, MA · 2d

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This Family-Run Massachusetts Steakhouse Has Been Serving Prime Rib and Blueberry Cornbread Since 1956

Blueberry cornbread shows up in the bread basket before your steak even arrives. It sits right next to cinnamon rolls and garlic onion rolls, like dessert decided to show up early. Then comes the prime rib. One cut on the menu carries the name Fred Flintstone, which tells you plenty...

Massachusetts · 2d

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Head To This Unassuming Massachusetts Restaurant For Pancakes So Good They Should Be Illegal

If Massachusetts had an official list of breakfast experiences that every resident is required to have at least once, In A Pickle Restaurant on Moody Street in Waltham would be somewhere near the very top of it. The fact that it isn’t more widely known outside of the local area...

Waltham, MA · 4d

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The Cozy Massachusetts Diner Where Locals Gather Over Enormous Pancakes And Hearty Steak Dinners

There are places in this world that exist purely to make you feel better about everything, and the North End Diner in Leominster, Massachusetts is absolutely one of them. It’s the kind of spot that doesn’t need to announce itself, because the people who know about it are already there, happily eating.

Leominster, MA · 6d

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Massachusetts Locals Get Their Fried Clams at This Little Walk-Up Shack Right on the Water

A seagull once snatched a gourmet lobster roll right out of a customer’s hands at this seafood window. The owner saw it happen and simply handed over a fresh one. That story alone made me want to go. The spot is a tiny take-out shack on the Massachusetts coast, serving fried clams, boiled lobster, and buttery lobster rolls on brioche with the ocean spread out in front of the picnic tables.

Salem, MA · 3d

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Black Rabbit to close after 15 years

LAKEVILLE — The Black Rabbit Bar & Grille will close Sunday, Nov. 8, after 15 years in business, prompting an outpouring of sadness from patrons who described it as a gathering place for the community. Owner Kendra Chapman announced the closing on Facebook Saturday, Oct. 31, and posted a...

Lakeville, MA · 3d

Daily Mail

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Outrage as Massachusetts pizzeria charges $3 for people to use their bathroom

The restaurant's policy became a topic of discussion when a local guide recently shared a photo of their sign on social media.

Cambridge, MA · 3d

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This Hidden Gem Bakery In Massachusetts Proves You Don’t Need Fancy Vibes To Make Perfect Donuts

If you’ve been spending your mornings settling for a mediocre donut from a drive-through window, Donna’s Donuts in Tewksbury, Massachusetts is about to make you feel like you’ve been doing everything wrong. The good news is, it’s not too late to fix it. Here’s the thing...

Tewksbury, MA · 5d

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Generations Of Locals Have Grabbed A Counter Seat At The Capitol Diner In Lynn

Some breakfast spots chase trends, and some just keep the griddle going for decades while the trends come and go. In downtown Lynn, Massachusetts, there is a narrow little diner where people have been sliding onto the same counter stools for more than 40 years. Kids who once came with...

Lynn, MA · 6d

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Bartender Honored with Citation for Lifesaving Actions at Malden Restaurant

It was an afternoon that Everett resident James Mastrocola would never forget. On March 1st, while enjoying his dinner at the 621 Tavern & Grille in Malden – the unthinkable happened. Mastrocola stood up quickly to use the restroom when suddenly there was a loud bang and overwhelming pain. Mastrocola fell to the floor in agony after realizing his holstered handgun, a revolver, had accidentally discharged, severely wounding him in the leg.

Malden, MA · 1d

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A Classic North Shore Roast Beef Sandwich Makes This Massachusetts Stop Worth Finding

Thin-sliced roast beef piled high on a bun tastes a little different when it comes through a walk-up window with the ocean only steps away. That simple setup has helped turn this Massachusetts beach stop into the kind of place people build an afternoon around. Roast beef may be the headliner, especially when ordered three way, but fried clams, lobster rolls, clam chowder, and onion rings give you plenty of reasons to look beyond the sandwich.

Revere, MA · 2d

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Christopher’s Café in Fall River to close Nov. 25 ahead of move to new city

FALL RIVER, Mass. (WJAR) — Christopher’s Café in Fall River will close Nov. 25 as its owners prepare to open in a new city, according to an announcement shared on Facebook. The café, located at 1816 South Main St., has not yet announced its next location or...

Fall River, MA · 3d

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The Enormous Flea Market In Massachusetts Where Savvy Shoppers Score Better Deals Than Costco

There are places in this world that reward the people who bother to show up, and Rietta Flea Market in Hubbardston, Massachusetts is one of the most rewarding of them all. You could spend your Saturday doing something predictable, or you could drive out to Worcester County and spend it doing something genuinely memorable.

Hubbardston, MA · 1d

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This Rock And Roll Inspired Massachusetts Restaurant Has Been Serving The Best Pizza For Years Now

Nobody sits down and plans to name their pizza place after a rock song, and yet here we are, and here is Dirty Water Dough Company on Newbury Street in Boston, making the whole idea seem completely inevitable. “Dirty Water” by The Standells is one of those songs that belongs...

Boston, MA · 4d